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Joseph Ryan

American rower (1879–1972).

Born November 23rd, 1879 in Brooklyn.

Died April 30th, 1972 at 92 years old in Milton.

Occupations
rower

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche